Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Do you want to work in the Film Industry? Then this Dynamic/ Practical/ Creative course is the one for you! This course is designed to prepare students to work in the Film and TV sector. Students are given access to an editing suite (iMac with Adobe Premiere Pro) four full days per week and access to HD video equipment, all week.
Students are taught a range of skills including scripting, storyboarding, camera skills and editing skills etc. There are individual and group projects on the course. Students are encouraged to produce short films on topics of interest to themselves, provided they fit within the given brief. The majority of this course is practical rather than theory based, which allows students to produce varied and substantial portfolios.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Digital Movie Processing 5N1605
Film Production 5N0637
Television and Film Editing 5N0540
Cinematography Camera Operations 5N1590
Cinematography Lighting Skills 5N5047
Scriptwriting 5N18476
Communications 5N0690
Work Practice 5N1433
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M18519 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
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Career Progression
Graduates of the Film and TV Production course will be ready to enter this dynamic environment with a range of career opportunities open to them, taking on roles such as content producers, editors, communications and independent film producers.